Summer’s not quite over, and Chicago’s airport statistics prove it, with record-breaking travel statistics logged during 2016’s warmest months and predictions for heavy Labor Day weekend traffic from the Chicago Department of Aviation.
The West Point boxing team will hold a clinic and exhibition in Chicago on Sept. 24, with a goal of inspiring inner city youth through showcasing good sportsmanship and raising awareness of the opportunities offered by the army and West Point.
After a tumultuous five years, a Chicago Public Schools principal who publicly criticized Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and his administration's school reforms used a blog post this week to announce his resignation and take a few parting shots as he went.
Former school counselor Cheryl Cottle, who retired in August 2016, saved $134,623 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former special education worker Irma Pina, who retired in August 2016, saved $106,760 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former state university employee Mark David, who retired in August 2016, saved $215,448 toward a pension over 32 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former special education worker Kathi Rubel Butler, who retired in August 2016, saved $160,992 toward a pension over 35 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former principal Princetta Preston, who retired in August 2016, saved $188,253 toward a pension over 45 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former state university employee Maria Alonzo, who retired in August 2016, saved $36,466 toward a pension over 16 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former state university employee Jane Campbell, who retired in August 2016, saved $27,429 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former teacher Maricela Rivera, who retired in August 2016, saved $127,499 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former principal Susan Lofton, who retired in August 2016, saved $137,455 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former special education worker Deborah Hawes, who retired in August 2016, saved $148,886 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former state university employee Jo Ann Hiatt, who retired in August 2016, saved $18,013 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former special education worker Vernice Thomas, who retired in August 2016, saved $83,184 toward a pension over 15 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former state school employee Sabrina Henderson, who retired in August 2016, saved $129,253 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former teacher Sharon Taylor, who retired in August 2016, saved $77,204 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.
Former state university employee Shirley Pulliam, who retired in August 2016, saved $57,226 toward a pension over 25 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Former firefighter William McCambridge, who retired in August 2016, saved $88,046 toward a pension over 39 years working for fire departments, Firemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago records show.
Former teacher Sharon Gonciarczyk, who retired in August 2016, saved $124,031 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund records show.